MDMC01 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I'm ready for 2016 Edit- simultaneous! Horray! -- And there lies the answers for 2016 <Train crossing pic> Good catch; looks like it's official! #traincrossing2016 lol In all seriousness, the storm warning could be just a "hey, we are certifiable ready for storms", or mean they are ready to take on Kentucky Kingdom's Storms of Thunder and Lightning. This could warrant a new KI addition similar to the 1999/2000 new millennium additions. ...or it could be nothing... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Kings Island has been StormReady for several years now... Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar... 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Cedar Point was first certified StormReady in 2012, as one of the first commercial sites to do so. Other Cedar Fair parks have followed suit; this may be the first year for Kings Island. I'm fairly certain that jdawg was being sarcastic. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 It is not the first year for Kings Island... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Now, I'm not so sure: http://www.stormready.noaa.gov/photos.htm 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Cedar Point got a coaster the year after certification. If this is indeed the first year for KI, jdawg could be on to something. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Looking through old posts here, it appears Cedar Point was the first park in the chain (as well as the first amusement park period, according to a WKYC article at the time) to be certified StormReady. I thought KI was certified a few years ago as well but maybe we're all wrong about that. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Job 2005 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 It seems Mondo Monsoon has been omitted "Rider Height Guide" on the back of the Park Map. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Just thought of something, what if Cedar Fair is relocating the railroad crossings at Shoot The Rapids to KI? Just a thought 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 How do they do it over at the Soak City bypass? Security guard or ride op? Security, IIRC. However, that is a four-way crossing, with park guests crossing both ways on foot on a public path while park vehicles cross on backstage roads. This creates a slightly more complicated procedure where, after the trains have passed, park guests will continue to be held while waiting vehicles are waved through, and only then are the gates for the guests lifted. The crossing on the WWC entrance won't involve roadways, just a mostly one-way foot crossing (mostly because you will occasionally have guests chicken out, or a breakdown/weather shutdown causing people to leave the line), so it will be much easier to manage, and so I would guess that it will be handled by rides associates, most likely part of the KI&MVRR crew given the proximity to the Rivertown station (and the likelihood of incorporating the gate closure into normal dispatch procedures). As for StormReady, this is the first I've heard of KI getting that certification, so I do believe it is the first year for it. Just thought of something, what if Cedar Fair is relocating the railroad crossings at Shoot The Rapids to KI? Just a thought It would not surprise me if some of the materials (signage, gates, etc.) from STR's crossing were sent down here and reused on WWC. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 How do they do it over at the Soak City bypass? Security guard or ride op? Security, IIRC. However, that is a four-way crossing, with park guests crossing both ways on foot on a public path while park vehicles cross on backstage roads. This creates a slightly more complicated procedure where, after the trains have passed, park guests will continue to be held while waiting vehicles are waved through, and only then are the gates for the guests lifted. The crossing on the WWC entrance won't involve roadways, just a mostly one-way foot crossing (mostly because you will occasionally have guests chicken out, or a breakdown/weather shutdown causing people to leave the line), so it will be much easier to manage, and so I would guess that it will be handled by rides associates, most likely part of the KI&MVRR crew given the proximity to the Rivertown station (and the likelihood of incorporating the gate closure into normal dispatch procedures). As for StormReady, this is the first I've heard of KI getting that certification, so I do believe it is the first year for it. Just thought of something, what if Cedar Fair is relocating the railroad crossings at Shoot The Rapids to KI? Just a thought It would not surprise me if some of the materials (signage, gates, etc.) from STR's crossing were sent down here and reused on WWC. I've seen them get the "StormReady" stuff, but I don't think I've seen it posted on social media for a few years 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 The tower refill station was something they added about at the end of the operating season just at the beginning of haunt. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 They're doing something with the Laser Maze (At least the location of that game.) (KIGames Twitter) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 ^ Don't forget to include a link to the official park source when embedding media. With Twitter, you can click the timestamp (eg. 30m, 11:14, or Mar 11) to get a link. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Here's a link to the tweet in question: https://twitter.com/kigamesdept/status/710452858785800194 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 It seems like Kings Island is really focused on games this year 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 On the new park map, they are advertising the new Rivertown soccer game 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 When planning for/at Dorney Park last summer, I noticed part of their marketing was advertising the games and winning prizes. Even the park map had various spots advertising where games were located. Maybe this is the direction KI is going? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 apparently so https://www.instagram.com/p/BDCjSz_M3zf/?taken-by=great_ohio_thrills 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Ah, good catch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 What is the "thing" on the map where the blue ice cream shop is located in Planet Snoopy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I love watching the fireworks at Kings Island every year, but it makes me sad because I know that the park is closing for the night. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 ^ Go on a midnight close date, and you've got two more hours after the fireworks. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) They just did a full circuit test of BLSC with the white train. This gets me super pumped for Opening Night/Passholder Night! They just tested the red train as well! Edited March 17, 2016 by Infinity 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Could this mean a ball inflating station? http://i.imgur.com/0vRoAgt.png Picture from Kings Island games twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 ^I think I hear groans coming in the direction of Washington DC for some reason.... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Cedar Point got a coaster the year after certification. If this is indeed the first year for KI, jdawg could be on to something. I am screenshotting my post so that when Kings Island does in fact announce a coaster this year (and it is thunderstorm themed), I'll repost it here and you all can bow down to me. #TheStormIsComing #KI2017 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 30 days guys!! https://twitter.com/KingsIslandPR/status/710487032439697410 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 What is the "thing" on the map where the blue ice cream shop is located in Planet Snoopy?I think it's just a representation of the building, with its weird triangular fins it has in front. And umbrella topped tables behind. Unless you mean something else. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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